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R179 KPF

1998 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 KPF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

complete exhaust system manifold back very badly corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges need replacing

Fail 7 Oct 2006 92,516 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine

rear wiper blade split to excess

both front tyres bald on inner edges

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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R179 KPF is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 88,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 KPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 KPF registered?

R179 KPF is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R179 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 KPF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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